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Have you completed a fellowship, internship or scholarship program with NOAA? Then you're in the right place! Whether you are interested in working with NOAA or just exploring your career options, we have the resources you need.
Finding a career at NOAA
There are a wide variety of careers available at NOAA. You can find many of them by searching "NOAA" at USAjobs.gov. But, not all NOAA job opportunities are federal positions. You can also get a job as a contractor working at a private company to support NOAA. Different types of contractor duties support the NOAA mission, including scientists, administrators, IT and communications specialists. To find these positions, use “NOAA” as a keyword wherever you to search for jobs.
Resources
Conservation Service Corp Act Direct Hiring Authority (CCA DHA)
NOAA received direct hire authority through the Conservation Service Corps Act of 2019 (CCA DHA). This authority allows us to hire qualified recent graduates who participated in eligible NOAA summer internships or fellowships into entry-level federal positions through a more direct process than the typical federal hiring process. Learn more about eligibility and how the process works.
Federal Pathways Program for students and recent graduates
The Pathways Program offers federal internship and employment opportunities for current students, recent graduates and those with an advanced degree. Students in high school, college, graduate school, trade school, and other educational institutions may be eligible.